Geotourism in Jeon-ju

Geotourism in Jeon-ju

 

 

   Geotourism is like a partnership between travelers and locals. While traditional tourists stay in hotel and eat at chain restaurants, geotourists eat in local restaurants and buy from local merchants. Consequently, geotourism revives local economy. However excessive commercialization can harm tourists and even locals. Jeonju, which is a city in Korea, is a good example of explaining possible effects of geotourism.

   One possible effect of geotourism is it can enhance local economy. Jeonju is probably Korea’s best–known city where inherited traditional culture, such as Hanbok and Hanok. Geotourists can try Hanbok on and also stay the night at Hanok. Jeonju also has a cheap and various street food, so tourists prefer to eat street food rather than chain restaurants.

   However geotourism in Jeonju has side effect as well, such as excessive commercialization. Since the geotravelers crowded in Jeonju, merchants started to raise the price of foods and local specialties to earn more money. Because of overpriced foods and souvenirs, geotravelers could feel against them. In the worst case, tourism in Jeonju could be destroyed.

   Geotourism is a worthful way to travel another city because geotourists and the locals both get benefits. Geotravelers can experience the local lives and locals can be improved. Nevertheless, immoderate commercialization could break down the tourism itself. If geotourism does not overheat commercially, it could be developed further.